Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay remembers July 24, 1998 like yesterday, and remains frustrated little could have been done to save two U.S. Capitol Police officers slain by a gunman.
Democrats are marching through their legislative agenda as they near the fall election season, scoring several key victories and forcing President Bush to abandon his veto threats.
Lieberman donors are not rushing to give to McCain
By Alexander Bolton
Posted: 07/23/08 08:00 PM [ET]
Only two of John McCain’s post-primary contributions have come from Sen. Joe Lieberman supporters, despite the Connecticut Independent’s strong support of the Republican presidential candidate.
Rangel defends actions on college center in complaint he filed with ethics officials
By Susan Crabtree
Posted: 07/23/08 07:49 PM [ET]
Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday followed through on his promise to file an ethics complaint against himself, but he also offered a vigorous defense of his effort to solicit support for a New York City educational center bearing his name.
Democrats and Republicans lambasted Elaine Donnelly, the president of the Center for Military Readiness, during a hearing on Wednesday that focused on the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.
Senate Republicans have threatened to block nearly all other bills pending before the August recess if Democrats refuse to vote with them on expanding offshore drilling.